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To move forward a specific number of frames
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Type a plus sign (+), then type the number of frames to move forward.
Important: When the Timeline is active and an object is selected, typing a number and
pressing Return moves the selected object, rather than the playhead.
To move backward a specific number of frames
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Type a minus sign (–), then type the number of frames to move backward.
Important: When the Timeline is active and an object is selected, typing a number and
pressing Return moves the selected object, rather than the playhead.
To move ahead or back in seconds, minutes, or hours
1 Double-click in the timing display.
2 Do any of the following:
• To move forward in seconds, type a plus sign (+), enter the number of seconds to move
forward, then enter a period. For example, to move 2 seconds ahead, enter “+2.” (with
a period after the number), then press Return. To move ahead in minutes, enter two
periods after the number, and to move ahead in hours, enter three periods after the
number.
• To move backward in seconds, enter a minus sign (–), enter the number of seconds to
move backward, then enter a period. For example, to move 2 seconds backward, enter
“–2.” (with a period after the number), then press Return. To move backward in minutes,
enter two periods after the number, and to move backward in hours, enter three periods
after the number.
Important: When the Timeline is active and an object is selected, typing a number and
pressing Return moves the selected object, rather than the playhead.
To play back your project
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Press the Space bar.
To move forward or backward one frame at a time
Do one of the following:
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Click the “Go to next frame” or “Go to previous frame” button in the transport controls
(to the right of the Play button).
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Choose Mark > Go to > Previous Frame or Next Frame.
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Press the Left Arrow key to move backward or the Right Arrow key to move forward.
To move forward or backward ten frames at a time
Do one of the following:
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Choose Mark > Go to > 10 Frames Back or 10 Frames Forward.
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Press the Shift key, then press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key.
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